Auction 94
Kodesh books, Rabanic manuscripts, Zionism, Erez Israel. Judaica, archaeology and Jewish art
Jul 19, 2016
Israel
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 102:
Damascene copper plate. Damascus, early 20th century
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Sold for: $1,300
Start price:
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1,200
Estimated price:
$2000 - $1500
Auction house commission: 20%
VAT: 17% On commission only
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Damascene copper plate. Damascus, early 20th century
Copper Damascene plate inlaid with silver and red copper. Damascus, early 20th century.
36 cm. diameter. The plate is decorated with artisanal work inlaid with silver and red copper.
Biblical scene at center: Joseph riding in a chariot pulled by horses, as ruler in Egypt. Egyptian images on the bottom and the Egyptian palace in the background. Hebrew verse on the rim in protruding letters: ויאמר פרעה אל יוסף ראה נתתי אותך על כל ארץ מצרים...
Very fine condition.
